Instructions |
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Preface |
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Updates and Practice Tests |
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Description of the Tests |
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Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements |
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Process for Taking a Knowledge Test |
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Use of Test Aids and Materials |
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Retesting Procedures |
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Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct |
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Eligibility Requirements |
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Eligibility for the Private Pilot Certificate |
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Eligibility for the Sport Pilot Certificate |
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Knowledge Exam References |
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ASA Test Prep Layout |
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Opportunity Knocking: Become a Flight Instructor! |
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Chapter 1 Basic Aerodynamics |
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Axes of Rotation and the Four Forces Acting in Flight |
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Turns, Loads, and Load Factors |
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Chapter 2 Aircraft Systems |
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Ignition and Electrical Systems |
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Preflight Inspection Procedures |
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Lighter-Than-Air Operations |
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Powered Parachute and Weight-Shift Control Operations |
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Chapter 3 Flight Instruments Pitot-Static Instruments |
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Airspeeds and the Airspeed Indicator |
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The Altimeter and Altitudes |
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Magnetic Compass (Northern Hemisphere) |
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Pilot Certificate Privileges and Limitations |
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High-Performance Airplanes |
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Responsibility and Authority of the Pilot-in-Command |
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Deviation from Air Traffic Control Instructions |
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Basic VFR Weather Minimums |
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Special VFR Weather Minimums |
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Formation Flight and Dropping Objects |
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Maintenance and Inspections |
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Light-Sport Repairman Certificates |
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Accident Reporting Requirements |
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Chapter 5 Procedures and Airport Operations |
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Uncontrolled and Tower-Controlled Airports |
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Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) |
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Chart Supplements U.S. (previously A/FD) |
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Aeronautical Decision Making |
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Stability of the Atmosphere |
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Chapter 7 Weather Services |
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Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) |
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Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) (UA) |
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) |
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Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
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Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) |
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Inflight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) |
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Obtaining a Telephone Weather Briefing |
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Chapter 8 Aircraft Performance |
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Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Table |
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Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Graph |
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Density Altitude and Aircraft Performance |
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Cruise Power Setting Table |
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Landing Distance Graphs and Tables |
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Headwind and Crosswind Component Graph |
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Maximum Range Performance |
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Chapter 9 Enroute Flight Pilotage |
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The Flight Computer (E6-B) |
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Finding Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Ground Speed |
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Flight Computer Calculator Face |
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Finding Time, Rate, and Distance |
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Calculating Fuel Consumption |
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Finding True Airspeed and Density Altitude |
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VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) |
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VOR Receiver Check Points |
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Global Positioning System (GPS) |
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Chapter 11 Communication Procedures |
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Phraseology, Techniques, and Procedures |
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Airport Traffic Area Communications and Light Signals |
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Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft |
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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) |
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A Question Number and Page Number |
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B Learning Statement Code and Question Number |
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Contents |
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Legend 1 Sectional Aeronautical Chart |
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Legend 2 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 3 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 4 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 5 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 6 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 7 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 8 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 9 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 10 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 11 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 12 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 13 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 14 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 15 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 16 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 17 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Legend 18 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Figure 2 Load Factor Chart |
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Figure 4 Airspeed Indicator |
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Figure 5 Turn Coordinator |
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Figure 6 Heading Indicator |
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Figure 7 Attitude Indicator |
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Figure 8 Density Altitude Chart |
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Figure 9 Control Position for Taxi |
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Figure 10 Gyroplane Rotor Blade Position |
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Figure 11 Glider Yaw String |
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Figure 12 Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR) |
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Figure 13 Telephone Weather Briefing |
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Figure 14 Pilot Weather Report |
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Figure 15 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) |
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Figure 17 Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast |
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Figure 18 Weather Depiction Chart |
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Figure 19 Low-Level Significant Weather (SIGWX) Prognostic Charts |
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Figure 20 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 21 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 22 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 23 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 24 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 25 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 26 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 27 Time Conversion Table |
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Figure 29 ADF (movable card) |
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Figure 30 ADF (fixed card) |
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Figure 31 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Figure 32 Airplane Weight and Balance Tables |
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Figure 33 Airplane Weight and Balance Tables |
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Figure 34 Airplane Weight and Balance Graphs |
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Figure 35 Airplane Power Setting Table |
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Figure 36 Crosswind Component Graph |
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Figure 37 Airplane Landing Distance Graph |
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Figure 38 Airplane Landing Distance Table |
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Figure 39 Gyroplane Takeoff and Landing Graphs |
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Figure 40 Airplane Takeoff Distance Graph |
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Figure 41 Helicopter Weight and Balance Graph |
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Figure 42 Helicopter Weight and Balance Graphs |
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Figure 43 Helicopter CG Envelopes |
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Figure 44 Gyroplane Weight and Balance Graph |
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Figure 45 Gyroplane Weight and Balance Graph |
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Figure 46 Helicopter Height Velocity Diagram |
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Figure 47 VASI Illustrations |
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Figure 48 Airport Diagram |
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Figure 49 Airport Diagram |
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Figure 50 Wind Cone to Wind Sock |
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Figure 51 Flight Plan Form |
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Figure 52 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Figure 53 Glider Weight and Balance Diagram |
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Figure 54 Glider Performance Graph |
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Figure 55 Standard Soaring Signals |
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Figure 56 Hot Air Balloon Performance Graph |
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Figure 57 Hot Air Balloon Performance Graph |
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Figure 59 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 60 Weight and Balance Diagram |
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Figure 61 Weight and Balance Diagram |
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Figure 62 Rectangular Course |
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Figure 63 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Figure 64 Airport Markings |
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Figure 65 U.S. Airport Signs |
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Figure 67 Weight and Balance Chart |
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Figure 69 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 70 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 71 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 72 Velocity vs. G-Loads |
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Figure 73 Glider Hand Signals |
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Figure 74 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 75 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 76 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 77 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Figure 78 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 79 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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Figure 80 Sectional Chart Excerpt |
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Figure 81 Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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